New Horizons at CMSC 2011

If there is a common personality trait among metrologists, it is that we love to argue our point. In the true spirit of "everyone is entitled to my opinion," lively debate is always present when you get more than one of us in a room together. It is probably why I personally ended up in this field. It is most certainly why I chose to participate on the CMSC Executive Committee. [full story]

FEATURE ARTICLE

Training for Portable Coordinate Measurement and Large-Volume Metrology
by Stephen Kyle and Keith Bevan

The need for learning and certification of knowledge in portable coordinate measurement and large-volume metrology has been recognized by professional organizations such as the Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) and major industrial end-users. During the past year, the United Kingdom’s National Measurement Institute—the National Physical Laboratory (NPL)—has been developing a training program in portable coordinate measurement to complement their existing training in dimensional metrology which is designed for four levels of expertise. A program of courses for entry Level 1 is now operational. Level 2 is currently in draft form and outlines have been proposed for Levels 3 and 4. [full story]

ON THE CASE

Winning the Battle Against Cancer
by Creaform Inc.

A patient had to undergo the surgical ablation of most of her nose because of a skin cancer that had attacked her right nasal septum. [full story]

TOP STORY

CMSC 2011: Face to Face with the Best and Brightest in Industrial Metrology
by Belinda Jones

If you think the Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC) is a run-of-the-mill conference, be prepared to have those preconceived notions shattered. There is a comfortable grassroots feel to this five-day event. Experts and novices alike talk metrology shop. Ideas and theories abound. Exhibitors are highly knowledgeable and revel in discussing challenging technical applications. As one new attendee confided to me, "No question is a dumb question here." This educational atmosphere is no mistake. The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) laser focuses on every detail of the conference to ensure each attendee walks away with a deeper understanding of metrology principles, trends, and applications. [full story]

CMS Survey

• 1. Will you be attending the Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC) 2011 in July?
  
  

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Results of the last CMSC World survey:

Does your company take advantage of metrology training courses (hardware or software) provided by your metrology solutions provider?

Yes: 33%

No: 67%

NEWS AND FEATURES

• Automated Precision Announces Addition of Mitch Schefcik to Staff
• FARO Launches Innovative Measurement Arm
• Geomagic Releases Wrap OEM Edition for Scan-to-3-D Solutions
• Dynamic Intelligent Solutions Launches ChamberCam for Hot Spots
• Hubbs Develops Precision Scan Sphere
• PolyWorks Version 12 Simplifies Inspection with Remeasurement Technology
• CMM Inspection Faster and Easier with Nikon's CAMIO7
• Coordinate Metrology Society Announces "How Behaviors Impact Your Measurement" Study
• Hexagon Launches New Generation of 3-D White Light Measurement Systems

JOB BOARD

The dimensional metrology industry has numerous great job opportunities available to skilled candidates. Following is a sample of organizations looking for help in this area; just click on the link to go to each company's listing of job openings.

• Metronor
• Hexagon Metrology
• Direct Dimensions
• NDI
• Geomagic
• SURVICE Metrology
• FARO Technologies
• ATT Metrology
• Nikon Metrology
• General Motors Corp.